Local flag shop with a small shopfront

Local businesses, schools, clubs, councils, event organisers and walk-in customers, including people buying a replacement flag or a new pole.

Retail margin on flags and poles, with extra income from pole installation advice, repeat orders and bulk orders from organisations.

• Retail and customer service
• Stock buying and cash flow management
• Product knowledge on poles, fittings and flag materials

• Public liability and contents insurance
• Lease terms, rent and fit-out costs, which can be the biggest risk
• Check the rules and licensing for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags and for team or club logos, as copyright can apply
• Check your local council's signage and planning rules for your premises
• Check workers compensation requirements in your state or territory before you hire staff
• Demand can be seasonal, so plan for quieter months

Estimated startup costs are typically around $20,000 to $80,000, depending on the premises, fit-out and opening stock. Lease terms, rent and fit-out costs can be the biggest risk, so check them carefully before signing.

Check public liability and contents insurance, your council's signage and planning rules, and workers compensation requirements before you hire. Also check the rules and licensing for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags and for team or club logos.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on location, range and season. Demand can be seasonal, and rent and wages come out of revenue, so plan for quieter months.